| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $8.31 | 5.394% | $8.7582 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.57 | 8.382% | $97.0778 | $97.08 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.27 | 12.608% | $260.4285 | $260.43 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.33 | 10.188% | $227.3509 | $227.35 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.28 | 13.393% | $69.4872 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.28 | 4.769% | $113.4439 | $113.44 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.36 | 12.555% | $273.9138 | $273.91 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.40 | $1,050.4603 | $1,050.46 | $1,050.50 | $1,050.50 | |